About Bud Cullen
Lived 1927 – 2005 (aged 78). Bud Cullen was a Canadian lawyer, politician, judge and entrepreneur.
Jack Sydney George "Bud" Cullen, (April 20, 1927 – July 5, 2005) was a Canadian Federal Court judge and politician.
Early years
Born in Creighton Mine, Ontario, Cullen was given the nickname of Bud by his mother when he was a young boy. Later, he legally changed his name to Bud. Cullen went to Creighton Mine Public School, Lansdowne Public School, and Sudbury High School before attending the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School.
Law and politics
A lawyer practicing in Sarnia, Ontario,
Key figure in government
In 1971, he became parliamentary secretary to the Minister of National Defence. He subsequently served as parliamentary secretary to the Energy Minister (1972) and to the Finance Minister (1974–1975).
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bud Cullen?
Canadian judge and politician (1927-2005)
When was Bud Cullen born?
Bud Cullen was born on 20 April 1927 in Walden.
When did Bud Cullen die?
Bud Cullen died on 5 July 2005 in Ottawa.
What was Bud Cullen's occupation?
Bud Cullen was a lawyer, politician, judge and entrepreneur.
What nationality was Bud Cullen?
Bud Cullen was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bud Cullen. https://biography.guide/bud-cullen/
MLA: "Bud Cullen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bud-cullen/.
Chicago: "Bud Cullen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bud-cullen/.
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